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BLACKPINK Jennie's Award Backlash Explodes Amid Lisa's Solo Smash — What Went Wrong?

On June 28 (KST), Lisa officially released the music video for ‘ROCKSTAR.’ This solo comeback marks a new chapter in her career, collaborating with LLOUD after departing from YG Entertainment to pursue her solo journey. The youngest member of BLACKPINK’s return to the music scene has fans on edge, eager to see her new direction.

Lisa made a strategic move by releasing her music at an international time, breaking free from the traditional K-pop market constraints. This global approach has generated significant excitement among fans, but it has also elicited mixed reactions from the public.

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Amid the buzz over Lisa’s music release, Jennie also became a hot topic on social media. Coinciding with Lisa’s comeback, Jennie unexpectedly won the ‘Best Actress’ award in the International Series category at the SEC Awards Brazil for her role as the backup dancer Dyanne in her debut drama ‘The Idol.’

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This accolade marks a milestone in Jennie’s acting career, particularly in the South American market. However, it has also reignited the controversy surrounding her role in the series.

‘The Idol,’ an HBO production, faced numerous criticisms from its release, being labeled a “cinematic disaster” and receiving low marks from experts. The entire cast, including The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp, faced backlash for their performances. Jennie, being an Asian idol, bore the brunt of the criticism.

Despite “The Idol” being in the past, Jennie’s recent award win has sparked a wave of negative comments on social media. Critics have mocked her achievement, questioning the validity of her acting skills and the quality of the series itself.

Meanwhile, BLACKPINK will focus on solo activities in the second half of 2024. Lisa, Jennie, and Rosé will release solo albums, and Jisoo will focus on acting.

Fans are divided; some are excited about the solo projects, while others are disappointed by the group’s hiatus. International fans expressed frustration, fearing BLACKPINK may only reunite for special occasions.

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